Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3658/1510268
Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Iraq during a Period from 2000-2020
Nadham Kadham Mahdi, M.Sc, Ph.D
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: July 01, 2022
The prevalence history for intestinal protozoal and helminthic infections among Iraqi people is reviewed from 2000-2020. The distribution of the intestinal parasites is mentioned in different communities including hospital patients, primary school children, food handlers, general population, immunocompromised patients, malnourished patients, sicklers and day-care centers attendance in both rural and urban regions....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5858/1510134
Functional Limitations Associated with Frailty Risk in Older Adults Increased after COVID-19 Infection in 2020 CDC NHIS Data
June Kume, PT, PhD, GCS, Adiebonye Jumbo, PhD, ITIL, Christopher Voltmer, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS, CFPS and Fang Luo, PhD, OCP, MCDBA
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 29, 2022
In 2020, the rise in COVID-19 infections swept the United States in an unprecedented wave that has widely affected communities, particularly for older adults. Individuals with frailty syndrome have increased adverse outcomes from COVID-19, and conversely, individuals following post-infection are at greater risk of developing frailty....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510138
Relationship between Lactate Dehydrogenase and Schistocytes in Patients with HELLP Syndrome
Henry Jose Nava Dugarte, Francis Daniela Garcia Borrero and Dora Z. Moreno
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 20, 2022
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy constitute a high incidence pathology and a significant cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, HELLP syndrome is one of the most feared complications. Objective: Establish the relationship between plasma LDH levels and the presence of schistocytes in peripheral blood smears, as well as clinical symptoms and lab results present in this syndrome....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710063
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy: A Continental Review
Olabode Ebenezer Omotoso, Tolulope Oladimeji, John Oluwafemi Teibo and Ayomide Oluwadarasimi Adebesin
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: June 09, 2022
There are various contributory factors that decide acceptance or ensure hesitancy among the populace which includes: Age, education, gender, residence, household income, marital status, religion, information source, access to vaccine and vaccine equity, etc. Major concerns, barriers, and motivators about vaccination were highlighted....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3516/1410176
Relationship between Anthropometric Variables and Lung Function Parameters among Apparently Healthy Adults in a Nigerian University
John Jeneviv Nene, Nwosu Chiamaka Justina, Okezue Obinna Chinedu, Anyachukwu Canice Chukwudi, John Davidson Okwudili and Mgbeojedo Ukamaka Gloria
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 30, 2022
Lung function reportedly differs between ethnic groups in infants, children and adults. More so, a reduction in lung function has health implications that go beyond diagnosable lung disease. As a result, it is imperative to understand the circumstances that can cause variations in lung function. This study investigated the relationship between anthropometric variables and lung function (LF) parameters of apparently healthy adults....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4571/1710046
Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease, A Case Report from Australia
Cecilia Gu and Sherman Gu
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: July 04, 2022
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD), also known as Kikuchi’s disease or histiocytic necrotising lymphadenitis, is a rare and benign medical condition of unknown aetiology. It is often misdiagnosed as lymphoma or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), leading to inappropriate investigations and delayed treatment. It is thus important for clinicians to be cognizant of this condition when assessing patients with cervical lymphadenopathy....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5769/1510098
Etiological Classification of Short Stature in Children over 5 Years Old
Suhad Abdullah, Ahmed Chreitah and Youssef Zreik
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: June 30, 2022
Short stature is a common problem in childhood, which may be a normal variant of growth or the result of pathologic conditions. Determination of the etiological factors would lead to more appropriate assessment and clinical approach for patients. The aim of this study is to describe the etiologies of short stature among children....